Bark Bay Hut
Abel Tasman National Park • Nelson/Tasman
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Forecast point: Bark Bay Hut (1m)
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- About
- This is a 34-bunk hut located on the Abel Tasman Coast Track in the Motueka area.
- Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Water supply
About this hut
Huts on the Abel Tasman Coast Track don't have gas cooking facilities and lighting. Remember to take a portable stove and fuel, and candles with you.
Fees and bookings
Fees
Prices are per person, per night. NZ rates are for New Zealand visitors and INT rates are for international visitors.
Huts
| Date range | Adult NZ | Adult INT | Child NZ | Child INT | Infant NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 October – 30 April | $55 | $84 | $28 | $42 | Free |
| 1 May – 30 June | $42 | $42 | $21 | $21 | Free |
| 1 July – 31 August | $33 | $33 | $17 | $17 | Free |
| 1 - 30 September | $42 | $42 | $21 | $21 | Free |
Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.
Backcountry Hut Passes and Backcountry Hut Tickets cannot be used at this hut.
Bookings
Getting there
Approximate times from nearest huts
- Anchorage Hut via Abel Tasman Coast Track: High tide track - 4 hr (11.5 km), low tide crossing - 3 hr (8.4 km)
- Awaroa Hut via Abel Tasman Coast Track: 4 hr 30 min (13.5 km)
Bark Bay Hut can also be accessed via water taxi.
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BP25
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1604013, N5470482
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Weather forecast
Nearby
- Abel Tasman Coast Track · 52.7km · 3–5 days one way
- Bark Bay Campsite · Campsite · 198m away
- Mosquito Bay Campsite · Campsite · 1.0km away
- Onetahuti Bay Campsite · Campsite · 3.0km away
- Torrent Bay Village Campsite · Campsite · 3.5km away
- Te Pukatea Bay Campsite · Campsite · 4.3km away
- Anchorage Hut · Hut · 4.6km away
Weather
Forecast at the hut